Delaware Indian Community Events
The Hindu Temple in Hockessin and various associations frequently organize celebrations of Indian festivals and other community events in Wilmington and Newark.
Also, local city government organizations and public libraries in Newark, New Castle, Wilmington & Hockessin also host SAT/ACT Prep classes, STEM & Math tutoring, Yoga sessions, Coding & Robotics classes, immigration services like preparing for citizenship exam, interview and filling up the forms for the benefit of students, teens, youth, immigrants and adults.
These community events include celebration of major Hindu festivals like Ugadi, Rama Navami, Ganesh Utsav, Dasara, Diwali, July 4th Fireworks display, India Day Festival, Newark Street Festival, Raas Garba, Govardhan Annakoot, Pongal and Ugadi, dance performances and music shows.
Entry to most events is usually free but do check with the organizers beforehand. And some events like immigration services and Math tutroing may require prior registration.
Please check this page often for a listing of events in Delaware that could be of interest to you and the family.
July 4, 2019
4th of July Fireworks
Where: University of DE Athletics Complex 605 South College Ave Newark, DE 19711When: July 4, 2019 6PM-10PM
Contact: 302-366-7000
July 10 & August 7, 2019
Understanding Health Insurance Costs
Where: Dover Library Lobby 35 Loockerman Plaza Dover, DE 19901When: July 10 & August 7, 2019 4PM-5PM
Contact: 302-736-7030
July 14, 2019
Understanding Life Insurance Policies
Where: Bear Library Meeting Room 101 Governor’s Place, Bear, DE 19701When: July 14, 2019 2PM-3:30PM
Contact: 302-838-3300
July 24, 2019
Free Film Screening: Fanney Khan
Where:Woodlawn Library Meeting Room 2020 W. 9th St Wilmington, DE 19805When: July 24, 2019 6:30PM-8:30PM
Contact: 302-571-7425
August 3, 2019
India Fest Food Festival
Where: Father Tucker Memorial Park 9th & Lincoln St Wilmington, DE 19805When: August 3, 2019 12PM-8PM, Admission Fee: $5
August 5, 2019
Yoga
Where: Kent County Public Library Atrium 497 South Red Haven Lane, Dover, DE 19901When: August 5, 2019 12PM-1PM
Contact: 302-744-1919
Until August 15, 2019
Free Live Music & Food Trucks
Where: Glascow Park 2275 Pulaski Hwy, Newark, DE 19702 When: Thursdays Until August 15, 2019 6PM-8PM
Contact: 302-395-5555
September 7, 2019
Code and Coffee
Where: Brandywine Hundred Library Program Room 1300 Foulk Rd Wilmington, DE 19803When: September 7, 2019 10AM-12PM
Contact: 302-477-3150
September 15, 2019
Faerie Fest
Where: Rockwood Museum & Park 4651 Washington St Ext. Wilmington, DE 19809Parking & Shuttle: Rockwood Office Park 501 Carr Rd Wilmington, DE 19809
When: September 15, 2019 12PM-4PM
Contact: 302-395-5652
Until September 23, 2019
Tai Chi
Where: Seaford Library Woodruff Room 600 N. Market St Ext Seaford, DE 19973When: Until September 23, 2019 11AM-12PM
Contact: 302-629-2524
October 26, 2019
Diwali Celebration
Where: Route 9 Library & Innovation Center 3022 New Castle Ave, New Castle, DE 19720When: October 26, 2019 11AM-1PM
Contact: 302-657-8020
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Delaware Farmers Markets
Rodney Square, Wilmington
Wilmington Rodney Sq Farmers Market (Seasonal)
Where: Rodney Square Wilmington, DE 19801When: Wednesdays in October 2019 10AM-2PM
Main St, Newark Farmers Market
Newark Main St Farmers Market (Seasonal)
Where: Newark Shopping Center 230 E Main St Newark, DE 19702When: Sundays from June-November, 2019 9:30AM-2PM
New Castle Farmers Market
Where: 110 N. DuPont Highway New Castle, DE 19702When: Friday & Saturday from 9AM-9PM and Sunday 10AM-6PM
Middletown Farmers Market
Where: 701 N Broad St Middletown, DE 19709When: Thursday 8:30AM-6PM, Friday 8:30AM-7PM & Saturday 8:30AM-4PM
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Indian Language Classes
Learn Hindi in Delaware
Hindi Language Class
Where: Delaware Hindu Temple 760 Yorklyn Rd Hockessin, DE 19707When: Every Sunday @ 1:30PM
Contact: 302-235-7020
Learn Tamil in Delaware
Tamil Language Class
Where: Delaware Hindu Temple 760 Yorklyn Rd Hockessin, DE 19707When: 1st & 3rd Sundays of the month @ 12PM
Contact: 302-235-7020
Learn Bengali in Delaware
Bengali Language Class
Where: Hindu Temple 760 Yorklyn Rd Hockessin, DE 19707When: 1st & 3rd Sundays of the month @ 3PM
Contact: 302-235-7020
Learn Telugu in Delaware
Telugu Language Class
Where: Hindu Temple 760 Yorklyn Rd Hockessin, DE 19707When: 2nd & 4th Sundays of the month @ 12PM
Contact: 302-235-7020